Ok, well I see I am not alone, after reading this I feel a bit uplifted.

I am not on a high level yet. I'm intermediate bronze, but I'm working on it.

I'm not in good shape, I admit it, I gained to much weight from an illness and am not tryng to get back in shape. I get out of breath and I loose energy at the comp if I have to do 4 or 5 dances in a row.

Maybe becuase at the comp I didn't eat lunch. I ate breakfast at like 7 am and then nothing all day till after I finished.

I am afraid to eat as I don't want to get a cramp, you know exercise and eating thing, ?

Ok, well I see I am not alone, after reading this I feel a bit uplifted.

I am not on a high level yet. I'm intermediate bronze, but I'm working on it.

I'm not in good shape, I admit it, I gained to much weight from an illness and am not tryng to get back in shape. I get out of breath and I loose energy at the comp if I have to do 4 or 5 dances in a row.

Maybe becuase at the comp I didn't eat lunch. I ate breakfast at like 7 am and then nothing all day till after I finished.

I am afraid to eat as I don't want to get a cramp, you know exercise and eating thing, ?

Is that wrong way of thinking

There is a lot written about this - and everyone seems to find their own way. For me it seems more superstitious than anything to be honest. A lot of athletes eat pasta the night before (good source of slow-release energy). I like to have chocolate a few hours before - but I think thats more to pat my mind on the head, as it were, and make me feel good. Likewise, a few candies on hand just before the heat seems to be good - as long as you also drink water.

as far as meals - it depends on the time of your heats of course. If I have 3 hrs I eat a decent meal. If not then something very light or I might get indigestion from nerves.....

I am doing that aptly named Insanity workout thing right now. Has helped with the core strength and the stamina, I can already notice a difference. It's pretty high impact though, I got sick a couple weeks ago and had to completely stop it or I'd die.

Not sure what I'm going to do after I finish that program though... maybe it'll be warm enough outside to do more outdoor activities. Hiking is fun, I'm not sure how much it helps with dance stamina. Seems like a mix of cardio and high intensity is best.

Not sure what I'm going to do after I finish that program though... maybe it'll be warm enough outside to do more outdoor activities. Hiking is fun, I'm not sure how much it helps with dance stamina. Seems like a mix of cardio and high intensity is best.

that - or lots of dancing not kidding really, if you can dance a lot you certainly excersize the muscles needed for dancing! As discussed earlier in this topic dancing is characterized by marked changes in activity - so something where you do the same may be the best way.

I find the elliptical trainer to be good for developing stamina -- all the benefits of power walking or running without the stress and strain on the knees. And you can build up your time gradually. If you have a fancy trainer, it can even get to "know" you and your routines.

anything that reduces impact on knees is great. But my walking is getting better.... but it is still a struggle with the shock absorbers not working well. But I did see some exciting things on hte horizon regarding replacing cartridge so I hope I will be able to do that before having to have a knee replacement.

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